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WG06 AUA

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,072 mi
Last recorded172,072 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 AUA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 172,072 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 98,647 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 93,859 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 93,856 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 85,645 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 85,644 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front inner tie rod slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,472 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,429 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 72,531 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 70,595 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 69,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2013 69,287 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,387 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,241 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 456,483 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 36,457 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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WG06 AUA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 84,781 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG06 AUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WG06 AUA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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